Beyonce lip synchs America's song

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Beyonce performed the national anthem at President Obama's second inauguration ceremony in Washington. Or, did she? After some snooping by several journalistic outlets, it was confirmed that Beyonce opted to go with a "pre-recorded" version of "The Star-Spangled Banner."

Beyonce performed the national anthem at President Obama's second inauguration ceremony in Washington. Or, did she? After some snooping by several journalistic outlets, it was confirmed that Beyonce opted to go with a "pre-recorded" version of "The Star-Spangled Banner." (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Beyonce performed the national anthem at President Obama's second inauguration ceremony in Washington. Or, did she? After some snooping by several journalistic outlets, it was confirmed that Beyonce opted to go with a "pre-recorded" version of "The Star-Spangled Banner."